Remember in the recent Casey Anthony case, she was found not guilty of the most serious charges. Many criticized the DA there for bringing the murder charges. The thinking was that they certainly would have gotten conviction on lesser charges such as accessory to a death, or manslaughter, or child neglect.

Maybe the same thinking is at work here. Depending on evidence, and having to get the evidence past a jury, they may be thinking they can’t go for attempted murder based on what they have. Just saying..........

They were charged with one count each of mayhem, assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury and battery with serious bodily injury -- all felonies -- according to a news release from the Los Angeles District Attorney.

they may be thinking they cant go for attempted murder based on what they have. Just saying..........

It's easier to pursue attempted murder charges, when you can prove there was intent to do just that. That can be hard to do. In cases like this, your dealing with beer drinking fans, wanting to show how tough they are, by punching someone out. These two clowns probably have no real intent to "murder" the victim, but will live to regret their actions. No winners here.

10 posted on 07/25/2011 3:27:31 PM PDT by dragnet2
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